Hey there pet owners! My name is Liv.
If you're looking for someone who's willing to travel far, can spend plenty of time with your pets, is flexible with prices and who's had plenty of animal experience, you've found your girl! I've just finished my Cert 2 in Animal Studies through Taronga Training Institute and will continue onto further studies to become a Zoo or domestic animal Vet at the beginning of next year. I've had plenty of experience both at the Zoo, at a wildlife park called Crocodylus up in Darwin, and ofcourse with my own pets at home. Aside from this I've also been a pet sitter for many friend's dogs, cats, horses, turtles and rabbits. I've cared for my own possum after rescuing it from a road accident, cared for 3 pomeranians of which belong to my sister when I was living in Darwin and now look after my cat, Mia. As you've probably gathered, I've had my fair share in animal experience from a huge range of animals and am an unconditional animal lover. I've been with MadPaws since early 2016. I'm still learning new things with every visit and each pet I meet, as every animal has it's own unique character and behaviours. Working with animals is an absolute privilige and I'm happy to do so at any time for any animal!
Please don't be afraid to message me any questions. I apologise for a delay in responding as I'm currently only online through my laptop due to a broken phone.

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This is the second time Olivia has looked after my furbabies, for 2 weeks this time. Everyone was happy and healthy and Olivia gave me regular updates and photos. No hesitation to use Olivia again.

Pet Sitting | Sep 03, 2017

Teresa R.

Olivia did a fantastic job of looking after my 3 cats and 1 rabbit for the long weekend. She sent me lots of updates and pictures, which is what every fur-parent loves to see. I can recommend Olivia and would also like to use her services again the next time we go away.

House Visiting | Jun 12, 2017

Mary D.

Olivia did a house and pet sit - was lovely,reliable, sent photos, walked and played with Millie, who was clearly well cared for. Hiwever ( although I did forget to ask)- but was a little surprised that our small garden hadn't been checked and cleaned.

Pet Sitting | Jan 01, 2017

More About The Pet Minder

Olivia M.

I've loved all animals my entire life and have had a few pets including cats (one kitten that I currently own alongside with my housemate's kitten too), 3 pomeranians, a possum and I've also grown up with friends who own all sorts of animals ranging from birds and rabbits to horses and small reptiles. I myself have just finished my Cert 2 in Animal Studies through Taronga Training Institute. I'll be taking a break this year to work and save as... more

I've loved all animals my entire life and have had a few pets including cats (one kitten that I currently own alongside with my housemate's kitten too), 3 pomeranians, a possum and I've also grown up with friends who own all sorts of animals ranging from birds and rabbits to horses and small reptiles. I myself have just finished my Cert 2 in Animal Studies through Taronga Training Institute. I'll be taking a break this year to work and save as much as I can to travel the world a little at the end of the year before I carry on into my further Veternary studies. I'm hoping to someday become a Vet, and more specifically a zoo Vet. I've had plenty of experience at Crocodylus Wildlife Park in Darwin, Taronga Zoo here in Sydney and more importantly, at home with my own pets. I love animals to bits and don't mind how much I get paid to look after them because it's already a privilige to be spending my time working alongside them. :)
I'm currently living in apartment where I'm not allowed to have more than one pet at a time so it's best if I swing by your's to look after your pet :)

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Response Rate:66 %

Response time:Within a day

Repeat Guests:3

Last updated: 3 months ago

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible Policy

A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until the day before the booking at 12 noon.

After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.

Experience

Tell us about your experience with pets! How long have you been a pet lover?

Looked after pets growing up and now as an adult I work with them.

Do possess any professional certifications/qualifications?

Pet Grooming: No

Pet Training: No

TAFE certifications: Yes

University Student/Graduate (Vet related): No

What types of medication are you capable of administering?

Pill/Tablet Medication (in-mouth): Yes

Liquid Medication (in mouth): Yes

Intra-venal (through needle): Yes

Topical (on skin): Yes

Q&A

Where will you walk my dog? Please tell us about the nearby parks.

If you have dogs, I'm open to taking them for trips to whichever parks you would recommend, otherwise, I will take a look around what is in a good walking distance and dog friendly!

What information do you need to know about a pet before accepting a booking?

I would like to learn about your pet's behaviour inside and out of the house, how they deal with other pets (your own or pets outside of your home), where I may locate your pet's food and equiptment (eg: leashes, toys, fresh litter, etc), how often you'd like me to visit/how much time you'd prefer me to spend every visit and if you require me to visit at or by specific times in the day/night, the location in which you and your pet live.

What is the estimated time that you will spend with my pet each day?

I do work at a bar in Newtown, but I like to (depending on whether I'm staying in your home or at mine) visit in the mornings and afternoons regardless of work or not, otherwise I like to spend all my spare time outside of the bar at the house in which I am sitting in order to be with the pets as much as possible.